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Gnocchi à la Parisienne
Genius gnocchi recipe using instant potato flakes, cooked and then glazed in a sauce of tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh herbs and wilted arugula.
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Delicious one-pot seafood recipe simple to prepare yet layered with flavor! Mussels, shrimp and scallops in a pasta tomato sauce.
Pollo en Mole Poblano (Chicken in Puebla-Style Mole)
Dried ancho and chipotle chiles provide a smoky base for the chocolate, almond butter, onion and spices in this velvety sauce.
White Bean and Mushroom Gratin
Meaty crimini mushrooms are combined with onion, garlic, fresh thyme and great northern white beans, all topped with a layer of fresh bread cubes tossed in olive oil and parsley.
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
A Scandinavian butter cake flavored with cardamom and lemon with a layer of rhubarb and a bottom layer of almond streusel to add some crunch.
Scallops with Wilted Spinach, Watercress & Orange Salad
Creamy seared scallops over a bed of fresh greens with a warm citrus vinaigrette.
Super Greens Soup with Lemon-Tarragon Cream
Nutrient-packed, silky smooth soup topped with a sour cream, lemon zest/juice and tarragon cream.
Braciole
Eight 1/4-inch pounded flank steak pieces are stuffed with a slice of prosciutto and a mixture of basil, parsley, garlic, anchovies, lemon zest, bread crumbs, grated pecorino-romano and fontina cheese, then braised for 3 hours in a delicious tomato sauce.
One Pan Mediterranean Shrimp
Shrimp, seasoned with oregano and lemon zest, and feta nestled on a bed of roasted Yukon gold potatoes and fennel ― what’s not to love!
Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew
One of the best beef stews I’ve ever had, loaded with carrots, parsnips, potatoes, portobello mushroom, kale and onions — braised in a 300-degree oven for 2-1/2 hours. Worth waiting for!
Socca with Swiss Chard, Pistachios & Apricots
This chickpea flour flatbread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with a fresh blend of Swiss chard, apricots, onion and pistachios. Great for a quick, light lunch or serve as a side dish or first course.
Kale Caesar Salad
Raw kale is soaked in warm water to remove any bitterness and then spun dry. Toss with a classic dressing and add croutons, salmon, avocado, or toppings of your choice.
Green Goddess Roasted Chicken
Marinate chicken in a fresh, herby green goddess dressing and top with more sauce mixed with mayo and a little buttermilk.
Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices
This easy yet elegant lentil soup is elevated with a perfect combination of spices, whisked smooth, garnished with a drizzle of melted butter with dried mint and paprika, and topped with fresh cilantro.
Italian Meatloaf
A flavorful meatloaf baked in a simple tomato sauce and topped with shredded fontina cheese and fresh basil.
Shrimp Risotto
Creamy, dreamy shrimp risotto! Make seafood stock with the shrimp shells, add onion, fennel and garlic, stir in arborio rice, add white wine and stock, then the shrimp, chives, lemon zest and butter. Delish!
Vospov Kofte
This Armenian vegetarian dish is made with red lentils and fine-grind bulgur and flavored with onion, parsley, butter, Aleppo pepper, cumin and allspice. It’s fun to mold the mixture into cigar shapes! Serve wrapped in lavash bread with an herb salad.
Pinto Bean Beet Burger
This ultimate vegan burger is a mixture of grated beets, walnuts, pinto beans, bulgur, panko, basil, garlic, whole grain mustard and carrot baby food! Add pub sauce and top with pickled radish, arugula and fried onions, and you’ve got one satisfying burger.
Brown Rice Bowl with Vegetables and Salmon
A healthy, delicious bowl with nutty short-grain brown rice, roasted carrots and shiitake mushrooms, lightly pickled cucumber and lots of fresh ginger — all topped with a drizzle of dressing, thinly sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
Vegetable Lasagna
This excellent lasagna recipe uses no-boil noodles, a no-cook tomato sauce with fresh basil and garlic, a cream sauce with cottage cheese, heavy cream and parmesan, browned eggplant and zucchini with fresh thyme and garlic, and a layer of minced kalamata olives.